Volunteering Jewishly

Engaging in Social Justice, Social Action & Acts of Loving-kindness

At Beth Shalom, our Judaism informs how we show up for community members inside and outside the synagogue walls. Beth Shalom provides opportunities to do justice and mercy work through programs and activities for all ages. These volunteer activities help fulfill our Jewish responsibility to improve our community and the world. Examples include:

• Our Social Justice Committee works with other faith communities in Johnson County on issues of homelessness, affordable housing, mental health care, and eldercare. We are a member of the Good Faith Network. We have also partnered with JVS to resettle a refugee family.
• Our Chesed Committee performs activities to recognize and help congregants and their families during a time of need.
• The Lechem Committee has been a part of an interfaith effort to feed the hungry for almost 40 years. The Lechem Committee serves hot lunches seven times a year at the Wilhelmina Gill Multi-Service Center.
• Additionally, our members and clergy are involved in a variety of local organizations like JFS, the Mitzvah Garden, JCRB-AJC, JVS, and NCJW.

For information on how to volunteer, contact our Executive Director.